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How far is San Diego, CA, from Tapachula?

The distance between Tapachula (Tapachula International Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 1989 miles / 3201 kilometers / 1729 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tapachula (TAP) to San Diego (SAN) is 2420 miles / 3894 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 19 minutes.

Tapachula International Airport – San Diego International Airport

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1989
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3201
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1729
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Distance from Tapachula to San Diego

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tapachula to San Diego. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1989.314 miles
  • 3201.491 kilometers
  • 1728.667 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1990.282 miles
  • 3203.049 kilometers
  • 1729.508 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Tapachula to San Diego?

The estimated flight time from Tapachula International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 4 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tapachula International Airport (TAP) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)

On average, flying from Tapachula to San Diego generates about 217 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 217 kilograms equals 478 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Tapachula to San Diego

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tapachula International Airport (TAP) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).

Airport information

Origin Tapachula International Airport
City: Tapachula
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: TAP
ICAO Code: MMTP
Coordinates: 14°47′39″N, 92°22′12″W
Destination San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAN
ICAO Code: KSAN
Coordinates: 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W